Rafael Leao is flying out to Istanbul to endure his medical checks with Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for every little thing, ‘ he stated earlier than leaving. ‘ I’ve felt at house since day one.’
Portuguese winger Leao is able to be part of Galatasaray. Final evening, he was at San Siro for Milan’s 2-0 loss towards Venezia, however was not obtainable and spoke to journalists after the ultimate whistle.
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Leao: I’ve all the time felt at house at Milan
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – AUGUST 08: Rafael Leao of AC Milan shoots towards Moises Caicedo of Chelsea FC throughout the pre-season pleasant between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photograph by Peksi Cahyo/Getty Photos)
A couple of hours later, he packed his baggage and ready for his journey to Turkey, the place he’ll be part of Galatasaray on a everlasting deal exceeding €45m.
“I wished to be on the sector, say goodbye to the followers and really feel their vitality, nevertheless it wasn’t attainable,” he informed reporters.
“I want Milan the perfect; I will hold watching them from afar. That is how life goes. A cycle is over, and a brand new one begins. I am completely satisfied to begin a brand new journey in a brand new nation, in a group that’s doing very well,” he continued.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Rafael Leao of AC Milan seems to be on from the substitutes bench previous to the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio on the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Might 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Speaking about his subsequent membership, Galatasaray, Leao added: “Final season, they confirmed what they’ll do within the Champions League. It is a vital competitors for me too. We’ll play towards nice European golf equipment, so the goal is so as to add high quality to their group, which already has robust gamers.”
He additionally despatched a message to Milan followers: “Thanks for every little thing. I’ve felt at house since day one. Each time my household came over me, additionally they felt at house, so I solely need to thank them. I used to be very completely satisfied to put on their shirt. We gained essential trophies, and absolutely I will all the time carry Milan in my coronary heart.”
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 10: Rafael Leao of AC Milan gestures throughout the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Might 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Lastly, a reporter requested if criticism from the media made Leao upset in recent times, however he replied with a smile: “Many instances, however that is how issues go. This occurs in life: when issues go properly, everybody speaks properly; if not, it is proper that individuals discuss, but when they discuss, it means you might have one thing completely different.”
🇵🇹 L’ultimo saluto di #Leao al #Milan prima della partenza per la Turchia: “Saluto tutti i tifosi del Milan e li ringrazio” pic.twitter.com/PdPBqKz4P0